Alcohol limits Yarrabahhttps://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/Copyright The State of Queensland (Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships) 2010-2020.webmail@communities.qld.gov.au (Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships) Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:13:15 +1000en-AUYarrabah - Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnershipshttps://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/datsima/programs-initiatives/community-alcohol-limits/yarrabah#jyf6pvncYarrabahhttps://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/datsima/programs-initiatives/community-alcohol-limits/yarrabahRestricted area
<p>The Yarrabah restricted area is the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire and includes all public and private places.</p>
<p>It is an offence to drink in a public place anywhere in Queensland.</p>Alcohol restrictions
<p>The maximum amount of alcohol a person can have in the restricted area is limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>11.25 litres (1 carton of 30 x 375ml cans) of light or mid-strength beer</li>
</ul>
<p>OR</p>
<ul>
<li>750 ml (1 bottle) of unfortified wine.</li>
</ul>
<p>Cask wine, fortified wine, full-strength beer and pre-mixed spirits are not allowed in Yarrabah.</p>
<p>This amount is per person on foot, or per vehicle, boat or aircraft regardless of the number of people in it.</p>Penalties
<p>Maximum penalties for possessing illegal alcohol in the restricted area are:</p>
<ul>
<li>first offence 375 penalty units (currently $50,043)</li>
<li>second offence 525 penalty units (currently $70,061) or 6 months imprisonment</li>
<li>third or subsequent offence 750 penalty units (currently $100,087) or 18 months imprisonment.</li>
</ul>
<p>Vehicles found carrying alcohol above the set quantity in the restricted area may be confiscated.</p>
<p>It is also an offence to attempt to bring alcohol above the set quantity into the restricted area. The maximum is 375 penalty units (currently $50,043).</p>
<p>The maximum penalty for possessing alcohol in a dry place is 19 penalty units (currently $2,535).</p>
<p>These penalties apply to all people living in, travelling through, visiting or working in the restricted area.</p>
<p>The penalty unit from 1 July 2019 is $133.45.</p>Sly grog
<p>It is illegal to sell alcohol without a licence or permit (sly grog) in Queensland. Penalties apply.</p>
<p>To report incidents of sly grog phone the confidential <strong>Sly Grog Hotline on 1800 500 815</strong>.</p>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:13:15 +1000